BIPAP Machine / BiPAP Ventilator

Questions & Answers for BIPAP Machine / BiPAP Ventilator

What is a BiPAP machine used for?

A BiPAP machine is a breathing device typically found in hospitals and clinics and is useful in pushing air into the lungs of patients having breathing difficulties. This machine can be helpful for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where your breathing stops and starts continuously while you are sleeping. 

What are the modes of BiPAP machines?

BiPAP machines come with different modes such as spontaneous mode (S), spontaneous timed mode (S/TD), timed mode (T), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), etc.

What is the breath rate on a BiPAP machine?

The breath rate on a BiPAP machine is normally 0-30 beats/minute or 0-40 beats/minute.

What is the cost of a BiPAP machine in India?

Depending on the modes, brand, model, pressure range, application, etc., the price of a BiPAP machine ranges from Rs 20k to over a few lakhs in India.